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A Tale of Mystery and Intrigue
With Halloween not too far away, stories of strange goings on are often told to local children. In the village of Giggleswick, not far from Rathmell, there is a tale of Sarah Birbeck that not many people know. Advertisements
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Tagged 1740, ghosts, Giggleswick, Layhead Farm Cottages, tale, Yorkshire Dales
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If Settle could not go to the theatre…
There are many very interesting old buildings in Settle. One of the most notable is Settle Victoria Hall. It is a Grade II listed Victorian concert hall in Kirkgate, Settle and is England’s oldest surviving music hall. Built in about … Continue reading
Eggstraordinary Girls
There’s nothing nicer than a home produced bright yellow egg for breakfast, and my ‘girls’ do a wonderful job in providing Layhead guests with delicious fresh eggs. Sadly, hens don’t last forever and I am now down to ten hens, … Continue reading
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Tagged eggs, hens, holiday cottages, Layhead Farm Cottages, self-catering cottages, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire food
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6 Helpful Hints to Hiring a Holiday Cottage
Holiday cottages have become more and more popular, certainly over the last twenty-odd years we’ve been providing accommodation for our guests. If you’ve never hired a cottage before, here are 6 helpful hints to consider when booking.
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: 23 to 30 September
Throughout the year there are many festivals and shows celebrating all aspects of Yorkshire Dales life. So… how about a cheese festival? The Yorkshire Dales National Park are organising The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: 23 to 30 September 2017 showcasing cheese and … Continue reading
No-one will be taking the hump today!
At one of our local agricultural shows you would expect to see cows and sheep but camels? This year at the Nidderdale Show, Pateley Bridge, there is a special appearance by… JOSEPH’S AMAZING CAMELS! This is racing with a twist. … Continue reading
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5 Minute Holiday Cottage Quiz
Here’s a bit of end of summer fun. Everyone likes a quiz. Here’s one about Layhead Farm Cottages to fill 5 minutes of your spare time. If you’ve been to Layhead you may already know the answers. If you haven’t been … Continue reading
